Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-07-05

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by L d. Williams, while John Lerch was victorious
In the boys race When the day drew to a close
the wagons were again filled and the picnckers
Gleason Tor their day OF pleasure.
TWO TEMPERANCE PICNrcs.
There was grand temperance rally yesterday
at washington Grove. The W. C. T. Union had
charge Of the meeting, Mrs LaFetra presiding. An
arc, president OF the Grove Association, was re-
SpOnded to by Mrs. A. E. BOvee. The addresses by
Rev DR.. j. p Newman, Rev. DR.. Geo. Elliott, H. b.
Iorceful presentations OF temperance truths.
EXcellent music was rendered by an 1mprOviSed
read temperance declaration of INDEPENDENCE. In
Enlcn. 70 correspond with charges against King
| George IN the original, was an arraignment OF
resolution was adopted expressing sympathy with
the voters OF Maryland and other States in their
nsns s Ss sna e sSs pS
camp-meeting for their efforts toward a more
sacred observance OF the Sabbath.
The Good Templars OF the District cOmmemo-
rated the day by picnic at Pencote, beyond st.
Elizabeth Asylum. There was music and dane
ing, and after dinner the Declaration OF indie
Among those present were Grand Chief Templar
e: N. Whitney, Grand Secretary JAS Dony, Grand
Grand chief Templar Col Switzler, chief Of the
Bureau OF Statistics, and Past Grand Chiefs A. h.
Frear and A. Kalstrom.
A PLEASANT DAY AT GRAssLAHDs.
"Grasslands,' given for the benefit of the en-
ployes of the Navy Department., was largely at
tended and thoroughly enjoyed. Carriages in
waiting at High street, West washington, con-
hs people to the The
Sailer called all together, and organization was
effected by the election Of Prof A. NJ. Skinner,
gar Frisby, OF the Naval Observatory, and Messrs
u. j. Evans, f. H. Stickney, ana Frank Wilson, OF
tne Navy department, the committee, reported
a
graphed to the Secretary at LenOx, Mass. vote
OF thanks was also given to B. w. Hanna and B. F.
Peters, the secretaries of the Secretary, who rep
resented him In his absence.
THE INFANTRY AND THE RIFLES AT THE TARGET.
The annual target practice OF the Washington
Light Infantry Corps was held yesterday at the
Washington barracks. The strong breeze pre-
vented the best results The following won
lows: Lieut.. Pollard, 80; Lieut.. Cash, 81; Corp.
McAvoy, 20; sergt Thompson, 20; Sergt.-MaJ.
The National Rifles also held their annual shoot
ing match on the same grounds, the total scores
9eing as iolloWs; Lieut. Manson, 30; Capt Oyster,
o Ea s Pyats g PR
"A; Corp. Dent, "a; Corp. Garner, %; Private
Overlook, %; Sergt. DOmer, 81; Private Evans,
Lieut.. Manson having made the best score ac-
cOrding to the rules was awarded the gold badge
which now becomes his personal property, he hav
Ing won the same In three successive matches
Capt Oyster was awarded the silver badge and
Private Colladay the Addison badge, the latter
being awarded to the man making the best score
VINO mas never made % out OF a possible 35 in o
regular match.
NOTES OF THE DAY.
The members OF the Irish American Club cele-
brated the anniversary In their rooms corner Of
18th and streets, yesterday. The Declaration of
Independence was read by Capt. O'COnhor, OF
Vermont, which was followed by brief patriotic
speeches and songs.
Among the most enjoyable events of the day
WAC n nrfh h Iulxy dtnnor ol-o NV
large number OF the friends and neghbOrs of Mrs.
+. VI. Alexander, In the shade OF the old oaks in
After dinner the company assembled in the par
lors OF the house, where Col. Swtzer chief OF the
Bureau of Statistics, delivered a brief but inter-
estng address on the history or the Declaration Of
Independence, after which all were delighted by
the appropriate instrumental and vocal music
rendered by Miss Dorsey and Rev. E. NJ. Mott.
Yesterday morning about three hundred men,
DerS and frienuS OF the Waugh Chapel Sunday
School went to Scaggs' woods on picnic. There
Archer getting his hand injured while firing a
cannon.
Last evening fireworks were sent OF in all parts
OF the city and the adjoining country so that the
celebration Of the day may be said to have closed
In blaze OF light There was no public display
put private individuals secured supply Of con-
denSed powder In various forms and made the sky
luminous.
At Forest Inn the summer resort Of the Metropoli-
tan Branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
the guests OF the hotel enjoyed a fine display OF
fireworks, which were set on under the direction
OF Messrs. James E. Bell and F. A. Montagen.
The throngs Of people who wished to leave the
city yesterday for different points along the rail-
roads were SO great that 1t was impossible to pro-
vide enough cars to accommodate all who wished
to go. At both depots it was difficult during the
day to move about, and the regular passenger
travel was greatly interfered with. Sleeping cars
were impressed into the service and the great pro-
portion OF pleasure seekers were able at least to
ind standing room.
At Laurel, Nd, the Knights of Labor celebrated
the day by procession and meeting In a square.
Addresses were made 10y T. Fulton Cant, or this
city, and A. N. Bond, Of Laurel.